Football's Europa League got back underway today with the first-leg of the Round of 32 ties completed.
Gareth Bale pushes ahead for Tottenham Hotspur Photo: Photosport
Manchester United thrashed Spanish side Real Sociedad 4-0 away to put them in a comfortable position ahead of the second-leg.
Tottenham Hotspur breezed past Austria's Wolfsberger AC 4-1 as winger Gareth Bale rediscovered some form, bagging a goal and an assist
Meanwhile, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Portugal's Benfica setting up a wide-open tie in the return leg.
Also failing to win was Leicester City who had a goalless draw with Czech side Slavia.
Serbian side Red Star Belgrade needed a last-minute headed goal to hold AC Milan to a 2-2 draw while Napoli were upset 2-0 by Spanish underdogs Granada.
Roma was the only Italian side to come away with a win as they dispatched Sporting Braga 2-0.
French league leaders Lille saw a valuable win slip away as Ajax scored two goals in the closing minutes to come away with a 2-1 win.
Scotland's Rangers came out victorious in a frantic 4-3 win against Belgian side Antwerp in a game that saw three penalty kicks awarded.